The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, February 15, 1901, Page 1

TYOLUME LXXXIX—NO 7. SAN FRANCISCO, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1901. PRICVE FIVE CENTS. BRILLIANT THRONGS GREET BRITAIN’'S RULER ON STREETS AND IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS Opening of the First Parliament Under the Reign of King Edward, Whose Speech Promises That Boer War Wlll Soon End. h stiver ets, while at-arms, in , containing uni- dies of the house- massive state ch could be Save the King.” thickest were formed in line from he royal famfl includ- ss of Connau; York, Duke of s Cam- Battenberg, fan of plain footmen in hour 1 was greeted wit nen gentle- swed. fons in arrying ¥ their AT and T d fromt | m iown the line | r the | p while King s people e to'the House e beaeath the V p the marb! Outside the royal gallery, which use of Lords, were about 1l who had been »urs on stands sp- for '!n ceremony. Among and commone:t get places within ths got o om women, peers v the robing-room doors ung the procession, already formed ug 1 slowly ad through the dingy ga funeral could have been quieter e aristocratic spectators were -perfectly owly the heralds | marched “tow per chamber, Somber Women, Brilliant Men, The sight of an ward, heralded the The Duke of De Councfl, immedi the Kin , car- he cushion on which 4 Londonderry, ped the sword of > the llery before the women rememt 1 then black skirts rustleq and noble neads were bowed Smiling genially, the Kirg bowed right | left. Me never looked better. His] ige. ermipe cape gave an enormous breadth to his shoulders and set of the | color of his face. en Alexandra, wearing an ermine » and with a small dlamond crowy, formed a remarkable contrast to her hus- band. The pallor of her face and her downcast eyes nced the Sdea of mourning, given by the long crape weil hanging down her back and hiding the costly ermine. The ladies of the bed chamber. walking two abreast, directly behind and decply veiled, added a fouch heal re princtpal gate. | utel | i 0 Y Lords and Gentlemen: 1 address you for the first timeat a mmomentof onal sorrow, when whole country is ke irreparable loss we ntly sustained, and as fallen *with peculiar se- self. My beloved luring her long and glori- eign has set an example be- world of what a monarch be. It is my earnest desire alk in her footsteps. this public and private is ‘satisfactory to me to be to assure you that my rela- with e frier Africa 1s w the other powers con- v. The war in South ot yet entirely termi- nated, but the capitals of the enemy nd principal lines of communi- cation are in my D sion, and measures have been taken which will, I trust, enable my troops to deal effectually with the forces by which they are still opposed. I greatly regret the loss of life and expenditure of treasure due to the fruitless guerrilla warfare main- tained by 3oer partisans in the for- mer territories of the two republics. v submisston is much to be desired in their interests, as until it FRREEERRRNNE) powers. The establishment of at Jotcing. The prolongation of _i_ at early dates. was erowned with signal success. greatly My Lords and Gentlemeh: ing to education. copyright. duct of your deliberations, - laid before you. seq made for the civil' list. | Jaid before you. of sadness to the scene. dispelled, howeved, by the glittering uni- for: officers of the army. Before the end of the procession had passed ,out of the royal gallery, the King had entered the House of Lords and the feature of the day commenced. It m. before the King arrived chamhes, where ‘one of the most striking things was the curious reversal of the customary appurtenances of the Here for once the women were somber looking in black, relleved only by their white arms and shoulders and the | dlamonds and pearls in their coromets, ‘whflé the men, usually in black, were ra- | atant with brilliant robes of scarlet.and ermine. The Peers and Judges occupled the front benches, | The monotony “of this sea of red and white was varied by the uniform of the Empassadors, who, sitting on the Bishops' benches, with thelr sashes of blue, erim- son and greens of all shades, made a wel- come change. United States Embassador Choate, as usual, was prominent on ac- count of his plain, evening dress. He was accompanied by Mr. Carter, the second secretary of the embassy, and Mr. Cut- ting, private secretary of the Embassa- dor, similarly attired. Mrs. Choate was with the Embassadors’ wives. Edward Reads His Speech. All present rose as the royal procession entered and all eyes centered on the Queen’s dress, which, it could be seen, in ‘.-mu- of the ermine cape, was of deep | black and glittered with jewels, “while | across .her breast was the ribbon-of the | Order of the Garter, her huubnnd‘s latest tribute. When their Majesties reached the throne the Lord Chancellor stood on the King's et | was in the sexes right, on the Queen's left was Lord Lon- | donderry. Lord Salisbury stood at the | foot of the throme. In the state chairs were the Duchess of Cornwall and York, Princess Charles of Denmark, Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein and the Duchesses of Connaught, Fife and Argyll. The Dukes of Connaught and Cambridge stood near Lord Salisbury. With a motion of his hand the King signaled that the distinguished gathering should sit, and the Queen, whom his Maj- | KING EDWARD’S FIRST SPEECH TO PARLIAMENT <+ & takes place it will be impossible for me to establish in those colonies the In- stitutions which will secure the equal rights of all the white inhabitants and protection and justice for the native population. The capture of Pekihg by the allied forces and the happy those who were besleged in the legations, troops and my naval forces largely contributed, have been followed by the submission cof the Chinese Government to the demands insisted upon by the Negotiations are proceeding regarding the manner in which compli- ance with these demands is to be effected. the Australlan Commonwealth was proclaimed Sydney January 1, with many manifestationd of popular enthusiasm and re- the hostilities in South Africa has led me to make a further call on the patriotism and devotion of Canada and Australasia. rejoice that my request has met with a prompt and loyal response, and large additional contingents from these colonies will embark for the seat of war The *xpedition organized for the suppression of th Thé sufféring and mortality caused by the prolonged drought in a large portion ot = alleviated by a seasonable rainfall, but I regret to add that in parts of the Bombay Presidency distress of a serious character which my officers are using every endeavor to mitigate. Proposals will be submitted to your judgment for jncreasing the efficiency of my military forces. nstitution of the Court of Final Appeal are coi nce of the Increased resort to it which has resulted from the expansion of the empire during the last two generations. Legislation will be proposed to you for the amendment of the law relat- Legislation has been prepared, and If the time at your disposal proves to be adequate it ‘Wil be laid before you for the purpose of regulating the voluntary sale by landlords to occupying tenants in Ireland: for amending and consolidating the factory and workshops acts: ter administration of the law respecting lunatics; health acts in regard to the water supply; for the prevention of drunkenness in licensed houses and public places, and for amending the law of literary I pray that Almighty God may continue to guide you in the ‘con- and that he may bless them with success. * Gentlemen of the House of Common: Every care has been taken to limit thelr amount naval and military requirements of the country, and especlally the outlay con- at upon the South African war, has The demise of the crown renders it necessary that renewed provision shall be I place unreservedly at your disposal those heredi-" tary revenues which were so placed by my predecessor, and I have command- ed that the papers necessary for a full considefation of the subject shall be < of the gentlemen at arms and high | ample was KING EDWARD VIL release of results to which my Indian 1 rébelllon in Ashant! indfan Empire haye been still continues, Certain changes in the' dered necessary in conse- for the bet- for amending the public The estimates for the vear will be . but -the involved an inevitable increase. ettt tod ol This was quickly | esty had gallantly led to the throne by | | the hand, was the first to do so. followed on all sides. gentleman usher of the Black | Rod, after a deep obelsance, hurried to the Heuse of Commons, and In a few minutes the Speaker. wearing his stat robes and .attended by the sergeant-at- arms and chaplain, appeared at the bar, Her ex- Then the Behind them surged members of the House of Commons. Seldom had Great Britain’s legislators presented such a turbulent spectacle. Several hundred of them struggled flercely to get in a space which could scarcely hold fifty persons. In golemn tones the Lord Chancellor ad- ministered the oath, with the King sit- ting. The Lord Chancellor then, kneeling, handed the King a roll, which he signed, after which all present once more stood up and the King put on his fleld mar- shal's plumed hat, rose and in clear, ring- ing tones read his speech. Then he turned to the Queen, helped her té rise, and led her out of the chamber, preceded by the procession through the royal gallery again and into the robing-room, whence within a few minutes they emerged, entered the state carriages and drove away amid a tumult of cheers to Buckingham Palace. ‘Wild Rush and Scramble. After this there ensued in the House of Lords a rush and scramble without prece- dent In the history of Westminster. The crowd in the state gallery poured Into the chamber. The Peers and Peecresses struggled to get out and,other members of the nobility, less lucky, walted to see the place in which the gt ceremony- had been held. Almost half an hour elapsed before the confusion was over and the distinguished people were able to find their carriages and return home. On the resumption of business In the House of Lords the Lord Chancellor read the King's speech, and the Marquis of ‘Waterford. Conservative, moved the ad- dress in reply. He is, perhaps, the young- est member to whorh the honor has ever been accorded. Lord llanneu seconded the motion. Lora Kimberley, Uberu leader, after complimenting the mover and seconder of the address, sald the House needed no further assurances that the King would Continued on Page Two. I ME NARRIED WHLE TROOPS (EEP PECE Princess of Asturias Bride of Prinee Charles. Madrid Under Martial Law to Check the Wrath of the People. ———’ MADRID, Feb. 14—In the chapel of the | royal palace, in the presence of the royal | family and all the aristocracy and of- | ficlaldom of Spain, Dona Marie de las Mercedes de Bourbon y Hapsburg, Prin- cess of the Asturias,'was to-day wedded to Prince Charles of Bourbon. Wher Madrid awoke it found itself un- der mu rule. A proclamation was | posted announcing the enforcement of martial law In consequence of the In- abllity of the eivil authorities to cope with the disturbances. Mounted troogs pa- trolled the cfty and ocecupled every | strategic point and a demonstration toward the palace on acdount of the wed- | ding was thus nipped in the bud and no disturbance of any kind occurred to-day. | | | during the ceremony, but not a word of disrespect was overheard. After the the populace, asking for calmness. General Weyler has issued a proclama- tion prohibiting persons gathering in groups. Any one found insulting or in- juring the troops by word or deed will be tried by court-martial. Parents or guardians permitting children to roam in the streets will be heavily fined. Miil- tary subjects on furlough who take part |tn the disturbances will be court-mar- | ttaled. Persons fnjuring raflways or other means of transportation and persons in- terfering with or iAciting - workmen will o be court-martialed. The air is full of a Ministerial crisis, | but there appears, to have been no meet- | Ing of the Cabinet this evening. Madrid at 8 o'clock. Thelr departure was without sjpeciui ideldent. The trafn will proceed with the greatest cireums- spection owing to the fear of treacherous attack. Prince Charles and the Princess of the Asturias will remain in Madrid for the present. Madrid is quiet to-night. Shortly after 10 o'clock this morning the guests begam to arrive at the palace, | mounting the grand stalrcase and travers. {ing the long corridors, lined én each side | by *halbiders, in red coats, white trousers and black leggings, to the entrance of ‘the chapel, where the Palace Guards, by | theroughly perfected plans, escorted each | person. to a proper seat. Every arrange- | ment was accurately made. There was | no crowding or jostlivg. The diplomatie tribune was first filled. Among the early comers were Bellamy Storer, United States Minister, and Mrs. Storer, When the chapel finally filled a scene of wondrous coloring, due to the bril- hancy of the dresses of the court ladies and the elegant uniforms of officers and | éiplomats, was displayed. Just as the cathedral clock chimed 11 the strains of the “Broscle March” pealed from the organ while the bridegroom’s party en- tered and took seats before the altar, Charles wore the simple uniform of a captain of artillery, but displayed also the Order of ‘the Golden Fleece. The | Duke of Calibra wore a similar uniform | cavered with Spanish and Ttallan deeo- rations. Prince Gennaro was in the yni- | form of a cadet and the Count of Caserta | in ordinary evening dress. The Countess wore a cream-colored court gown and her thres daughters' dresses were relleved with head and neck wear of white lace. After a moment's waiting the more fm- ‘Yosing cortege of the bride arrived. Tt was preceded by all the court officlals, who advanced amid an imposing sound cf trumpets. King Alfonso, dressed in the simple uniform of a cadet, with a «mall sword at his side,-}ed the way. He walked erect and firmly, his healthy ap- pearance giving, denial to the rumors te- cently circulated that he was alling. Having knelt at the altar he turned to salute the diplomats. Then he knelt agaln and bbowed in the direction of his grandmother, who watched the ceremony from a private tribune in the Queen's chapel. Then came the Queen Regent and the other members of the royal family. In the front row before the altar stood the Count of Caserta, Prince Chdrles, the Princess of the Asturias and the Queen Regent; In the second the Countess of Caserta, the King and Archduke Eygene: ‘In’ the third the Duke and Duchess of Calabria and the Infantas,” and in the fourth Prince Gennaro and his sisters, The Queen Regent, In a robe of light cream, wore the crown. The Princess of the Asturlas was in white. The ceremony lasted half an hour. Mass followed. The Cardinal blessed the rings and coins and placed the coins in the bride’s palms ana then the hands of the bridegroom above hers. He placed the rings in .the hands of the bridegroom, who placed them in the hands of the bride, saying: “T give thee this guerdon in token of marriage.” The bride replted: “I accept.” The Cardinal wore ancient vestments, richly studded ‘with gems and pearls, dating from the relgn of Ferdinand. At retraced its steps—the King with the Countess of Caserta, the Queen Regent with the Count of Caserta, the bride- groom with the bride and Archduke Eu- gene with the Infanta Isabella. The en- tire ceremony was simple and effective and was conducted without a hitch of any character. Immense crowds surrounded the palace | ceremony the Mayor issued an appeal to' The Count and Countess of Caserta ieft | between the tribunes on each side. Prince | the conclusion of the mass the cortege’ PRESIDENT RANKS ADMIRAL SAMPSON AHEAD OF SCHLEY Cohtmvéréy Reopened .by Special Message. and Nominations Sent to Senate. ASHINGTON, Feb. 14.—Presi- dent McKinley to-day sent a message to Congress urging that the thanks of Congress be tendered to Admiral Samp- son for his work during the Spanish war o > b as commander of the naval force of the North Atlantic Squadron. The messags is as follows: “During our recent war with Spain the United States naval force on the North Atlantic station was charged with varled and fmportant duties, chief among which were the maintenance of the blockace of Cuba, alding the army in landing troops and In subsequent operations and particu- larly in the pursuit, blockade and destruc- tion of the Spanish squadron- under Ad- miral Cervera. “This naval campalgn embracing objects of wide scope and grave responsibilities was conducted with great ability on the art of the commander-in-chief and of the officers and enlisted mer under his command. It culminated in the annihila- tion of the Spanish fleet in the batrie’ of July 8. 1898, one of the most memorable naval engagements in history. - ““The result of this battle was the free- ing of our Atlantic coast from the poesi- bilities to which 1t had been exposed from Admiral Cervera’s fleet and the termina- tich of the war upon the seas. “I recommend that. following our na- tional precedents, especially that In’ the case of Admiral Dewey of the Aslat'c Squadron, the thanks of Congress be given to Rear Admiral Willlam T. Samp- son, U. 8. N, and to the officers and men under his command, for highly distin> | guished conduct in conflict with the en: emy and in carrying on the blockade and { naval campaign on the Cuban coast, re- sulting in the destruction of the Spanish fleet at Santiago de Cuba July 3, 1598, “WILLIAM McKINLEY." The Schley-Sampson controversy was recalled to-day as the result of the Pres- ident's nominations, and a number of Senators announced their opposition to the nomindtions. During the afternoon a number of them receivea a telegram from General . Felix Agnus of Baltimore, pro- testing against the preferment of Admiral Sampson. This telegram is as follows: “T ask In the name of truth and justice | that you will not allow history to be per- | verted by permitting the advancement | of Admiral Sampson over Admiral Schiey for a victory in which he had no part, not even firing a single shot. Had Sampson, in announcing the American victory, told the truth and said that while he was un- avoidably absent at the time of the ac- tion, be it said for rhe glory of the flag that Schley was on the spot, America would still be ringing with his plaud This he did not do, as you well know. Tnstead he started the controversy which has just culminated in the nominations sent to the Senate. If these are con- firmed history will have been falsified and a ‘monstrous Injustice done a brave Amer- fcan officer. May I ask you to prevent these confirmations at this session?" Appended are the nominations sent by the President to the Senate to-dav: Navy—Rear admirals to be advanced*in | rank from the eleventh dav of February, 1%1: Willlam T. Samrson, five numbers, to take rank after Rear Admiral John A. Howell; Winfleld Scott Schley, three num- | bers, to take rank after Rear Admiral Sampson when advanced. Captains to be advanced in rank from February 11, 191: Robley D. Evans, five numbers and to be a rear admiral; Henry C. Taylor, five numbers and to be a rear @ittt - CALL BUREAU, 1406 G STREET, N. W., WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.—An investi- gation of the recent rallway combinations and of the 'steel trust is to be made by Congress through the Industrial Commis- sion. At a meeting of the commluion to-day a sub-committee consisting of * Vice Chairman J. W. Phillips, J. L. Kennedy, E. D. Conger and A. L. Harris was ap- lwintod to carry on this investigation. | | Railway Deals and the Steel Trust Will Recexve Careful Consideration. Special Dispsitch to The Call. + admiral; Francls A. Cook, five humbers; Charles E. Clark, six numbers: Charles D. Sigsbee, three numbers; French E. | Chadwick, five numbers; John J. Hunker, two numbers. Naval Constructor Hobson ‘is advanced ten numbers. Commanders to be advanced from Feb- ruary 11: Chapman C. Todd, three num- bers; William T. Swinburne, two; John D. Ford, two; John Alexander Bates, three; Robert W. Milligan, three; Richard Inch three; Charles W. Rae, three; Adolph Ma. rix, two: Richmond P. Rogers, fiu Seaton Schroeder, three: Richard Wain wright, ten; John A. Rodgers, five; James K. Cogswell, five; Frederick Singer, five; ‘Willlam P. Potter, five; Giles B. Harbor, five: John B. Briggs, five; Newton E. Ma- son, five George Polvocoresses, five; John A. Norris, five. Lieutenant commanders advanced: War- | ner B. Bayley, two numbers; Edward M. Hugthes, five; Corwin P. Reese, five; Al- bert C. Diliingham, twor Aaton Ward; | two; Lucien Young, three; George B. Ran- | som, three; James M. Helm, five; C-m-~ eron' M. 'R. Winslow, five; Alexander €harp Jr., five; Frank H. Balley, three; [Benjamin Tappln five; Reynolds T. Hall, | three. Lieutenants advanced: George McElroy three numbers; H. L. McL. Huse, five €arl Jungen, flve; Charles H. Harlow, two; John L. Purcell, two; Edwin A. An- derson, five; Victor Blue, five; Thomas P. Magruder, five; C. H. Offley, four; Wil- llam H. Buck, five; Harry H. Cnldwell five. Lieutenants (junfor grade) advanced: Henry H. Ward, ten numbers and-to be lieutenant; Walter 8. Crossley, two; R. E. M. Proctor, five; William P. Scott, five; John M. Reeves. four; Frank Lyon, four; | James P. Morton, four. Also the following to be advanced: En sign W. R. White, five numbers; Paymas- ter Wjlliam M. Galt, ohe; Rear Admiral | James Enstwistle, retired, two;' Chief En gineer Charles J. MacConneil, retired, | one; Captain John L. Hannum, retired; two; Captain George Cowle, retired, three. The following named officers of the marine corps to be breveted from June 11, 1898, for distinguished conduct and pub- lic service in the presence of the enemy | at Guantanamo, Cuba: Captains Charles | L. McCawley and Allen C. ‘Kellen: to be | majors; First Lieutenants James E. Ma- honey, Herbert L. Draper, Charles G. Long, A. §. McLemooe and W. H. Mec- Kelvie to he captains and second Meuten- | ant; Melville J. Shaw to be a first lieu- | tenant. ‘War—Army of the United thtes—Quar- | termaster's department: €aptains to be quartermasters with rank of major: Rob- ert E. Stevens, Frederick G. Hodgson and | John B. Bellinger. Cavalry—Captains to be majors: James B. Hickey, Elghth; Edward J. McCler- | nand, Second; Levi P. Hunt, Tenth; Gun- | cliffe H. Murray, Fourth; Charles A. Var- num, Seventh. Infantry«Captain Alfred C. Sharpe, | Twenty-secopd, to be major. | Volunteers—To be assistant surgeons with rank of captain: Isaac C. Brewer of Kansas. To be second Heutenants:Sergeant Louts | E. Shucker, Twenty-elghth Infantry; Commissary Sergeant Willlam O. Tyenor, | Forty-third Infantry: Quartermaster Ser- | geant John A. Bassett, Forty-fourth In. fantry; Sergeant William E. Roberts, For- | ty-seventh Infantry. ‘ CONGRESS TO INVESTIGATE THE NEW COMBINATIONS V The sub-commission will begin its work in New York next Monday. Among the witnesses who will be called upon to testify will be John D. Rocke- feller, Andrew Carnegle, J. Plerpont Morgan and Mr. Harriman. It Is the purpose of the commission to learn everything possible about the new com- binations. Inquiries will be made into the methods of organization. results sought to be attained and especially the effects upon the wages of labor and prices of commodities. | selling liquor. Fwere lost. MAS. NATION 15 ON TRIAL AT TOPEKA Will Plead Guily to Smashing a “ JOillt.” |Crusader Remais Popular and Many Are Flocking to Her Standard. —_— TOPEKA, Kans., Feb. 14.—At 2 o'clock this afternoon Judge McCabe of the City Court called the case of the State vs. Mrs. Carrie Nation, charged with destroy- ing property. Mrs. Nation was arrested on complaint of the owners of the Senate saloon, which she and four other women wrecked. The courtroom was crowded with spectators on the main floor and in the gallery, but Mr: ation was not to be found. Her lawyer, J. M. Dumenit, was rather excited, but assured the court that his client would be on hand very | soon. Judge McCabe sald that as the case had been set for 2 o'clock he was ready to take it up and that the case must pro- ceed. Rev. F. W. Emerson volunteered the in- formation that Mrs. Nation had gone out to dinner and would be back soon. As- sistant County Attorney Jamison, who has charge of the prosecution, announced that he would wait a few moments and in the meantime would call his witnesses, Mike Kelly, “Shep” Little, Harny Jack- son, Ben Mulholland and George Stam- baugh. For the defense Probate Judge Fagan, Chief of Police Stahl, Officer Car- penter, Mrs. James White, Mrs. George Wolverton and Miss Madeline Southward were called. At 2:15 Mrs. Nation entered the court- room and made her way through the crowd to her place at the table by her lawyer. The crowd applauded, Mrs. Na- tion smiled and bowed, but sald not a word. The crowd continued to applaud and Judge McCabe demanded order and called upon the Marshal to preserve quet. | Attorney Dumenit argued a motion to | quash on the’ ground that the complaint was not properly drawn. -Mrs. Nation could keep quiet no longer and rose to her feet. “Your Honor,” commenced Mrs. Na- | tion— “Quiet,” ordered Judge McCabe. “But that doesn't make any difference,” continued Mrs. Nation. “You will have to keep still”™ sald the court. “This trial will be conducted liks any other case and quiet must be main- tained. The Marshal will keep order. I overrule the motion. Do you plead guilty or not guilty “Not guilty. ney. Mike said Mrs. Natlon's attor- Kelly, one of the proprietors of | the Senate, was the first witness called. Kelly was made to say that he had been arrested several times on the charge of He claimed, however, that the cash register smashed by Mrs. Nation was kept to receive the receipts of the poolroom and sales of soda water and cigars. After a conference between the atter- neys it was agreed that Kelly should ad- mit that he was running a saloon and that Mrs. Nation should plead guilty to smash- ing it. - This was done and now the case will be argued on its merits as to whether joint property is entitled to the protec- tion of the law. The lin€ of Mrs. Nation’s defense is that she, as a private citizen, had a right to abate a nuisance after the officers had failed to do so. Mrs. Nation appeared to be utterly un- concerned throughout the trial. She leaned | over the table occasionally and talked iw a cheery fashion with her accusers and they answered in the utmost good nature. She appeared to be relleved when the trial was over, as she was very tired as a re- sult of her Chicago trip. This did not prevent the people in the courtroom from greeting her, however, and she held an fmpromptu reception for several minutes after the adjournment of the case. Mrs. Natlon was not so tired but that she could see all that was going on, and she commanded some men to stop smok- ing ‘as shé emerged from the courtroom. | Mrs. Nation has not lost a bit of her pap- ularity since her visit to Chicago. She is followed wherever she goes by the same large crowds. People seem to have much more respect for lrer than they had befors and she has no difficulty whatever in go- ing about the streets. She says she ex- pects to be released as a result of her trial next Monday. | EMPRESS FREDERICK'S CONDITION ALARMING Physicians Able Merely to Stop the Pain She Suffers and to Delay Inevitable End. BERLIN, Feb. 14.—It is learned from a | well-informed source that the eondition > Empress Frederick la causing most se- rious anxfety. All the physicians can &> is to mitigate the pain she is suffering and to deter the inevitable catastrophe. The extreme danger of the Empress’ state is proved by the fact that the Kaiser and members of the family stay continually in the neighborhood. VIOLENT EARTHQUAKES REPORTED IN MEXICO CITY OF MEXICO, Feb. 4.—Reports have been received here of violent earth- quakes in the State of Guerrero and of much damage to buildings in Chjlpancin- g0, Mescala, Dos Rios and other citles. It is not known here whether any lves